James Cotten

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Cotten
Occupation	Film Director
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1974(1974-02-12)
Age	50
Birthplace	Fort Smith
Country	United States
Birth City	Fort Smith
Horoscope	Aquarius

James Cotten Biography

James Cotten is one of the most popular and richest Film Director who was born on February 12, 1974 in Fort Smith, Fort Smith, United States. James Cotten (born February 12, 1974) is an American actor, film director, producer, and writer.

After completion of Demon Slayer, Cotten returned to Van Buren, Arkansas and formed Dark Highway Films, an independent film company which produced its first direct to video release in 2007. Sugar Creek is a low-budget film that is part fairy tale/morality tale. Sugar Creek was nominated at the Bare Bones International Film Festival for Best Drama/Thriller, and best in state at the Little Rock Film Festival. Its direct to DVD release was on July 24, 2007.

In 2008, Cotten directed the film La Linea (The Line). Set in the rich and atmospheric backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, La Linea is full of action, drama and finds its soul in the plight of the characters that inhabit the most dangerous city in North America. The film stars Andy García, Ray Liotta, Armand Assante, Danny Trejo, and Esai Morales. La Linea premiered at the American Film Market in 2008, where it was touted by The Hollywood Reporter as one of six films to watch. The film had limited theatrical release in July 2009, as part of a Latino Film Series sponsored by Blockbuster, followed by a Blockbuster exclusive release at the end of August.

In 2011, Cotten was an executive producer on horror films The Devil’s Carnival and Madison County, as well as acting in the latter.

Shortly after graduating from the L.A. Film School, Cotten directed a Roger Corman film called Demon Slayer, a co-production with the film school. The movie was released direct to DVD in 2003. It currently appears on the Sci-Fi Channel.

James Cotten Net Worth

James Cotten is one of the richest Film Director from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Cotten 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

While working at a local television station in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Cotten produced a story on a film being shot in the area, The Tuskegee Airmen (1995). He was cast as a bomber pilot.

Cotten first studied film making at the London International Film School, in London, England. He later studied at The Los Angeles Film School, graduating in 2002. Cotten studied cinematography with many working professionals: Rex Metz (SWAT, I Spy), Dave Klein (Chasing Amy, Clerks II), and Michael Barrett (CSI, Bobby, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang). He studied Production Design with Lawrence Paull (Blade Runner, Escape from L.A., Unlawful Entry) and Direction with Paul Verhoeven (RoboCop, Starship Troopers), Donald Petrie (How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Miss Congeniality), Danielle Suissa (Pocahontas, Neowolf), and Brad Battersby (Red Letters, Jesus the Driver).

Cotten also wrote and produced another film in Arkansas, Resurrection County, with his company Dark Highway Films. The film is a neo-gothic horror about two couples who accidentally get off the trail in the wrong part of Arkansas and anger the wrong people. The story is loosely based on an actual encounter Cotten had with a group of anti-government, semi-militia living just outside his hometown of Sallisaw. Resurrection County played through 2008–2009 in numerous festivals across the country.

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James Ranked on the list of most popular Film Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Cotten celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Top Facts about James Cotten

1. James Cotten is an American film director and writer.
2. He has directed several feature films and TV shows.
3. Cotten’s debut film was “Dance with the One” (2010).
4. His films have won multiple awards at festivals.
5. Cotten has worked with actors such as Gary Busey and Tom Sizemore.
6. He is known for his gritty, character-driven dramas.
7. Cotten grew up in Louisiana and often sets his films there.
8. He studied film at Loyola University New Orleans.
9. Cotten also works as a cinematographer and editor.
10. His latest project is the crime thriller “The Bellmen” (2020).